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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-11
A BLIND DOCS GUARDIAN CAT.
Tsff<s. IN The lCflfcfnf0r-

know you have a high opinion of the dogs char
acter, but of the harmless. necessary cat perhaps
YOU NAV not think SO well he or she deserves Tho
following anecdote of my own Black Beauty" or
Professor BlaclIie" "a often call him, may ma
place in your generous paper. favorite fomeran.
Ian dog was cruelty blinded by carriers lash ana
while his owner tenderly bathel the nfamed eyes,
Blackie.- the sleek tom-cat, always sat by with
kindly look OF pity I'm his luminous green eye. when
IaddIsn the blind dog, called In at night, ne
often failed to find the door, or would strike MS ven
cradle head against tho posts. Blackie," having
noted this difficulty would Jump of his warm cushion,
by the kitchen fire, trot out with new into tnc
dark night. and In few minutes return with Lao.
die" sh0ulder-o- shoulder, as II were ana the nehds
would then separate for the night
"Iaddie- when younger, had quietly resented tho
attentions shown by his owner to fascinating Kitten
who used frolic with his long, fnnged tail put no
was too noble to show active dislike. when the ~
ten died I'm convulsions-a victim to nerves and pan
OF cotton-and its bent over the stiffened form
In grief, "Laddie" came gravely up and kissed II.
He followed TO the grave, and for many days was seen
by his mistress to 60 up the garden and sit upon ne
sod Was this his way Of showing remorse for MS
former GOODNESS or might 1t be expression OF sym
patty for his bereaved ownerl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-11
ARCHITECTURE IN WASPLAND.


Whatever may be the general experience in regard
to the number wasps prevalent this season certainty
they are abundant enough In some places. AT MAIDEN
kreign, and close to the kitchen garuen, nest was
found to have been male In stack of turf SOIL ms
was smoked with sulphur, then carefully dug OUT.
found to be the largest ever seen there ior
about Thirty inches in circumference, and con-
tanned literally thousands of wasps Of great sHe
Oddly enough, at the Ereigh Cottage Garden Exmpton
prizes are offered for finest wasps tests, these
being of course, shown In close cases or glasses
lhe one from the turf bed was put on to a board.
and under close-itting handght, which was secured
to the board and exhibited, easily taking the hrse
prize On one side portion of the outer case OF the
nest which is in all round had been accldentay
broken away, and thus spectators were enabled 10
inspec the internal structure of this curious dwelling
The tiers of comb across the nest horizontally,
but somewhat followed, and not mOTe than three
quarters of inch apart; indeed thickness OF comD
and intervals seemed to correspond with exceeding
accuracy The wasps far larger than were those
found with better and niue smaller nests. Ing
labor of making this nest must have been great ana
il would be interesting to know out of what materials
IL is constructed. The following out OF so great
suace I'm the SOL must also have been great, and 10
seems evident that every grain of the soil must have
been carried out and dropped away, as no evidence
of such an excavati was externally visible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-11

not moved. II dropped my favorite pipe and
broke it as you see."
Then he moved a little backward so that his
head was lost in the shadow of the upper part Of
the hut, while his feet remained in the warm
blaze. do you think" he added, pointing to
the caslIet, you had better cav that uncovered ?'
Why, it is the precious casket" Gresham
exclaimed. seeing it for the first time. What
in the world was Aunt Dora thinking about TO
leave it cut OF her sightp Mortal eye besides
hers has never seen the inside. IT is we'll locked,
and of course she has the key" he added, going
to IL, gently trying the lid and rearranging the
wrappings with the aid of some string they
found among the shepherds treasures
And so It. was an Arab spear which gave you
that limp" he continued, when they were once
more sitting before the replenished stove listening
TO the whish OF the restless wind as it wandered
over the wide waste, shaking the dry withered
stalks In its lonely freedom.
Yes" il was unlucl<y thrust, as IL laid me
on my back for that day and a week afterward.
else it was nothing in ITSELF" replied the officer
and lie continued 10 answer questions about that
last campaign, until the rumble of wheels pro-
claimed the arrival of the fly from Thorpe. They
were soon of the downs and rolling along the
level road toward the little town, where the lights
beginning to flash out ON either side Of tic rad
were pleasant to see after the long dark waiting
on the bleak downs.
Where TOP" asked the driver stopping on
the outskirts
The Anglers Rest for me-" replied the officer.
"Ihen 1 come first" added Gresham. 40
Lilac Cottage, Miss Willoughby's. driver"
Miss WlllougbbysP Right" cried the driver,
whipping up his horse.
They stopped at q gate Overshadowed by trees,
Lighted dimly from the road, and at the same
moment door opened, letting out a warm little
gush of light on the wet gravel path, and q
lady's form appeared in the doorway. The
stranger eant back in the carriage with beating
heart while Chesham's luggage was removed, and
in response TO his hasty but hearty goodnight
said in a low tone, the parocl"-which the other
had forgotten for moment.
The young man took the parcel under his arm
and stepped quickly up the shining wet path. and
was received into the light where the door closed
on him and left blank of darkness to the
straning gaze of the solitary passenger. who in
his turn was borne away TO his destination,
where strange thoughts and passionate memories
peopled the silence Of his lonely meal
where have you been, you bad boy?D asked
the lady who stood at the open door OF Lilac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-11
HEADS AND TAILS.
THOUGHT IT wAsA PRETTY B7s WORE
Fyom the Richmond mol Consercator.

TFOTn The Richmond mol C0nsefD0{0F.
City Marshal Joe Golden tolls snake story which -
assres uss perfectly Last Sunday forenoon MINI
sitting in the courthouse park, he noticed haeereVr
chicken belonging to Jaer DlvebIss picking ct some
thing ia the grass with the evident intention Of maxine
meal of of it. On closer examination the object W.
found TO bo q common grass snake about fourteen
inches long The chicken picked away ct the snske
furously Tor q few moments, and then gathering the
head OF bis snskeshp in bis mouth essayed 70 swallow
MIN whole But Mr.. Snake not quite ready 70 Der.
form act and obstnatey refused to 20 dowl
into The abdominal of Mr. Chicken Finding he
could swallow the snake, which had tightly curle4
his tail around his bill the chicken manaeed to throw
off, when. after picking at 1t few more times he made
a second and successful effort, and his snakeship
disappeared down the chickens throat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-11
THE BAT PROBABLY ESCAPED.

FT0W WTty7tfSVttee ztoftetysS.
Another lamp explosion at~the Airline Hotel few
nights Some Of children headed by the hired
girl were chasing leafhe. wing bat in the reception
roou where lighted lamp sitffngon table
the exciting froc after the bat the lamp va upset.
and in falling struck against the wall az place where
the plaster off the laths. The burning oil rushed
through crevces of the aths and eaped tbs inside
rushed in, and tore away the plasterng In order 70
reach the fire. and with q few buckets OF water
succeeded in putting It It miraculous escape
however. The Airline Hotel seems to be exceedingly
unfortunate in this line Of accidents. as only few
weeks ago similar catastrophe occurred in the same
house, and still only month or so prior 10 that lime the
burning ndeler lamp over the dining table fell with
crash creating great CONSERVATION and alarm ameng
the household In each instance however, remarkable
to say no serious damage was DONE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-11
THE DOCS xUsT BE RESPECTED

LtUff0F
young lady at HarbOr Is on her two dogs
that allows her maid to refer to them except
as Master Jack and Miss Nellie II this sort OF thing
goes on the maid will be Obliged to say Miss Buse and
Miss Harpn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15

At last the silence became unbearable
and he seated himself at the piano. In
his old bate elor days music had been
his passion but in these later years of
feverish struggle ne had found no time
for it. But when his fingers touched
the keys all the despair, the pain and
longing in his heart found voice in the
rich chords that filed the room.
He played on, and gradually the bur-
den was lifted. Music gave him the
comfort she ever gives 10 those who
truly love her. 1t was no longer a wall
OF despair, but pecan Of thanksgiving
for victory gained.
So absorbed was he that he did not
hear soft footstep enter the room. A
hand was laid on his shoulder, aud a
tremulous voice said
''Donaldr
His hand came down with a sudden
iiscord On the keys. 1t was the first
time that Jessie had eyer called him by
that name.
He turned and saw her standing there
in her dressing-gown of soft cashmere,
The,irelight was sending long rays down
the stately-gloom of the library, and she
looked very beautiful against the rosy
background.
Yes; and l am sorry for your sake,
Donald; you have wor6ed so hard for
your wealth"
do not think of me, Jessie. It is not
for myself | care. | am not afraid of
poverty. But, oh my child, if l could
save you from its sting! If it were at
the sacrifice of my life, heaven is my
witness l would not spare it."
She came close to him, and laid her
hands in his.
"Donald, there is & better thing you
can give me than wealth can buy. Give
me back the love I so madly threw
away. Let me work with and help you,
and | will bless the day that made US
poor!"
Jessie" he said, care you sure of
this? Do not try to deceive me. Do
not say it if it is not true. l could go
away now and learn to bear it, but to
open my heart to this new hope would
kill mel"
Donald, do you think am made OF
stone-that L could know all your kind
ness and patience all these years, and
not learn to love you? Oh, SO often |
have longed to kneel at your feet and
ask your forgiveness. but 1 believed that
| had forfeited your deep love by my
folly"
"And you will not regret the loss of
wealth and luxury" he said incredu-
ously. and can be happy with only my
love?"
You forget that papa and were poor
before L married you. Donald, and l
was happier then than have ever been
since learned to hate the things that
cost me so much, and to envy the poor
est woman, happy in her husbands
love-"
He turned the sweet tear-wet face to
the freight, and bent down and looked
into her eyes. And then he took her in
his arms.
my darling - oh, dsrling!" he said
softly.
And deep in their hearts there was a
gladness that all the treasures of the
world could not buy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15

He went in the grand old library,
that was almost the only room in the
house which remained unchanged, and
tried to collect his thoughts. How
could he tell ner. was the question that
reiterated itself through his brain, and
for the first time in his life Donald Nc
Keen was a coward.
The thought came to him of how ske
who had chaffed at her bonds when
they were gilded, would bear the chosen
relations that q Strengthened income
would entail.
And he resolved that this at least be
would spare her. After all his obliga-
tons were met there would be some
thing left, not more than she had often
lavished on one dinner, perhaps, but
still enough to keep her from absolute
want. Jessie should have this, and he
would 20 away and work for her and
dream of her. but never again to trouble
her with his presence.
He sat down and wrote her letter.
telling her this simply, directly, and
with the great love he bore her breath
ing through every word.
The servant told him she would not
be in for some time, and he took the
note up to her room himself.
It was dainty place. bright as IN
limited wealth and exquisite taste could
make it.
He left the note on her toilet table.
lingering moment to touch caressingly
the costly articles that were scattered
about the room, all breathing of her
presence.
When he returned to the parlor the
early dusk was falling. A servant came
bringing lights, but he dismissed him
and few moments later
heard the sound of wheels and the sweet
voice of his wife in the hall giving dir
ections.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15
A Steamer burning

PROVIDENCE, p. l., May 13.-At 100
this morning, the steamer Empire STATE,
aid up at Bristol. was discovered to be
on fire. The flames are in full posses
sion of the vessel, and she will probably
be total loss.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15
Hanlan-Gaudaur

WoRcHEsTER, Mass, May 13.-It has
been decided to row the Hanlan-
Gaudaur race on the 3Oth instant at
Pullman, LII.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15
REcLAssIFIcATIoN OF WOOL

in the freight classifcations of the rail-
roads and transfer companies of the
United States. 1t was also decided to
request the president of the National
Wool Manufacturers Convention to
appoint a committee of FIVE to CO.
operate with a similar one from this
convention. William II. B. Thornton,
of Chicago. was appointed to present
the resolution adopted by the conven-
ton to the sub committee of the
finance committee of the United States
Senate, which will meet in Chicago on
the 31st instant. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15
UNANIMITY OF ACTION.
The Resolution Adopted by tn,
WooI-GrOwers' Convention.

ST.. LOUIS, May Is. A resolution
adopted at the wool-gro xers' CONVEX
ton, recommended unanimity of action
by all wool-growers, manufacturers and
others interested in the production
andisale OF wool, TO procure a repeal OF
the present tariff laws upon wool and
the passage Of law protecting sAmeri
can wool interests. They also urge
that certain remedial laws be enacted
to prevent the abuse and evasion of the
present law while in force, and to
provide for the sending of delegations
to Washington to attend next Congress
to influence legislation in
BEHALF OF THE WOOL INTERESTS.
They also advocate the appointment of
an attorney to represent the associa-
ton before all the United States courts
and the Treasury Department. Mem
bers of the Wool Growers Association
are urged to attend the conventions of
political parties with which they re-
spectively cooperate. and so far as
pc ssible aid in securing the nomination
of satisfactory candidates. The con-
vention also earnestly requested the
wool associations of the wool country
to unite in demanding from! the rail
roads proper freight sclassifica-
ton of wool in transit. They
also protested against discrimination
in railroad rates against 1exas, Col
orado and other points in favor OF Cali
fornia in the shipping of wool east.
Judge Lawrence, of Ohio, was appoint
ed to represent the convention to CO.
operate with the Wool Merchants As
ISOLATION of Chicago in the matter of
the +' 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-05-15
CARRIAGES & WAGONS

-aey know the quality Of these Goods, and
hn't afford to build inferior work. We
build good, safe and reliable work,
and can meet the prices of any
other standard make on the
Goods we handle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12
a SENSATION.

The sale of the B. & O. railroad and
It's probable purchase by New York
Syndicate of which Mr. Alfred Sully is
the visible head has been the business
sensation OF the week. "What does ii
man? is a query which has echoed
on every hand. In nut shell, the si;-
uation seems to be about this. Mr..
Robert Garrett has spent about 20 mil
lions TO secure New York out let for
his road but has still failed to get there,
and has been forced by the pressure OF
circumstances to seek refuge in a COM
blnatIon or syndicate to which he IS
compelled to surrender a controlling
interest in the B & O. What influence
this deal may have upon our state
and its commercial metropolls-Balti-
more-is the question which now most
interests US. If the state can get its
just dues and It's taxpayers be in that
proportion relieved OF the increased
burden OF taxes resulting from the ex-
emptions in favor OF the b. & o., then
we think possibly the ''deal'' may be a
public benefit, whatever be It's effect
upon Mr.. CARROTS private fortunes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12
In MEMORIAM.

In the person of Johnson Shippers,
Cecil county has lost not only one OF
its oldest but one of its most respected
cliizens. H. was an exemplary chris
ton, loyal and peaceful citizen, an
honest business man, a devoted huS-
band and an aifeCtionate parent. We
enjoyed his personal friendship, and in
paying his memory this tribute of re-
spect, speak of the man as we knew
and honerei him. Death is rapidly re-
moving the few remaining representa-
tives of the older generations of this
county. In little time they will be
seen no more among US. Succeeding
generations fill the multiplied vacancies
they bequeath US, and the varying cur
rents of human life sweep on. All va
cant places however are not filled.
Some are better supplied. But the gen.
eral quality OF succession maintains the
average of personal qualification, and
society preserves IN turn its average OF
virtue. Let US hope that the succeeding
generations of this County may amply
fill the vacant places, which honored
fathers leave them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12

schools, and we wart free public
schools, unburdened by book tees, or
any other fees. We have abundant evil
dence to show how general the dlSap-
pointment excited by the announce
ment of the early closing OF the schools
this year. We believe it would be well,
if the school commissioners of the
county would make some public state
ment showing exactly why our teachers
are to be deprived of their salaries,
and our children disturbed in their
studies by this unwelCome condition.
We know nothing about 1t, and want to
speak carefully therefore, but reports
are current that in our system too much
is spent in salaries other than those
of teachers. The people get 70
direct statements of expenses from our
commissioners, and we think they
would do a good thing for themselves
in silencing unjust criticism by publish
ing a detailed exhibit of annual eN
| ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12

ASSISTANT Treasurer Bishop received
instructions from the Treasury Depart
ment on Wednesday to redeem trade
dollars. Under them all persons will
notify the Sub treasury how many
trade dollars they desire to have re-
deemed, aud they will be received In
rotation. Nearly 100000 have been
offered for redemption. Since Congress
passed the law to redeem trade dollars
there has been very little anxiety to
have them exchanged, for when the
United Statea will redeem them any
one will take them. DR.. Bishop thinks
there are about 100000 of them in
this part of the country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12
THE BOOK FEE NUISANCE.

If the question OF The abolition OF
the book fee exaction now one OF
the manifest drawbacks of our public
school system were to be submitted to
the qualified voters of Cecil county, we
believe it would be abolished by a large
majority. 1t always was troublesome to
parents and teachers, and now it has
become a public nuisance. 1t besides,
as we believe the school commissioners
aIlege, the loss from this source to
their current fund, has much to do with
closing the schools the middle of April j,
then 1t is the greater nuisance. III e
situation is simply this If an econom-
icaI disbursement of the present school
fund IS Insufficient to keep open our
schools all the academic year, then
levy for more. 1t is tax which our
people willingly pay, without the addi-
ton of a book fee. We want public
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12

Is the Delaware Court OF Appeals
yesterday, an opinion was given affirm
ing the decree OF Chancellor Salisbury
in erjoining the collection OF county
taxes on the road-bed of the Phlladel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road, holding that the act OF 1875 COM
muting taxation into an annual pay
ment of $4,000, is in lieu of taxes i'm
posed by State authority for both State
and county PURPOSES.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION :
ADVERTISING RATES:

-9cdi matter Ten Cents line for single nse'fio"
Alrridge aud Death Notices inserted grdtutousfy'
Obituaries raj Be charged hdg the usual rate OF
Z Transient local matter.
transient rates Eight cents a line for one and
tOar cents line for erery additional insertion.
one inch Of space counted as l~eire lines one
eel ann. Fee Dollars per inch one year -Four
,ai ges 1Io,red 10 yearly advertisers Thout dddi-
no &! charge
me circulation Of The Wing being among the m'sf
'ateiIgent classes Of Ceci county and the ADJOINING
.oi'tt,es o. Maryland, Pennsylvania and Deldrare'
n proprietor confidently recommends it TO Business
sic as q most desirable medium for reauherdtirs
adrertising. To maintain lis high standard Is .
family journal no offensive or Objectionable ddrer-
easements ciH be admitted at any price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12

SECRETARY Manning yesterday prac'
tically severed his connection with the
Treasury Department, although his res
ignation does not take effect until the
1st proMmo. Acting Secretary Falrchlld
Is still regarded in Washington as his
rrcCaccn-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12

wear linen every day. Among
the sheetings the eXquisitely
soft Flemish in all grades, "a
yards wide, IS cents to SI.55.
And the finer Irish pearl whites:
SI.2O to s..
Don't Judge our linens by
the prlce-in many cases ap-
preaching that of cotton. Its
the way we buy that let's us
sell so cheaply-cheaper in
some cases than stay-at-home
dealers can get the goods fol
at wholesale. Take floor linens
for instance. All Barnsley's,
the best that can be had; but
our prices are often less than
the elsewhere prices of inferior
makes. We sell miles and
miles of floor linens every sea
son.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12
EhKTON. MARCH y, 1887.

FARMERS in Cecil county who desire
10 improve their stock, may well take
note of the fact that Mr.. VIM. I. Wal
tiers, of Baltimore, has just sold 81 Per
CherOCs for S,5,22O.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-12

Permanently raiudtIe for IFS Local as ueH as Gen
erai Intelligence NelrS Communications are respect
!. uiiy solicited from all sections Of the County, IN
addition 10 The reskiy contributions Of s regular
corps Of espondenis. anonymous conlmunicd-
ltlyNS rii receipe no attention, the name OF the
crisr being required IN all cases as guarantee OF
good Jam.